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Tapas Afloat: The 15 Best Boat Trips with Food

25 tours  ·  from $38 a head

A catamaran, a bucket of cava and a tray of something salty. These 15 are compared on how long you are actually on the water, what lands on the tray and whether the drinks run out before the sun does.

Luxury Catamaran sailing with welcome Drinks Tapas Max10-12Person - Tapas, Welcome Drinks, and the Real Cost
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Luxury Catamaran sailing with welcome Drinks Tapas Max10-12Person

1.Luxury Catamaran sailing with welcome Drinks Tapas Max10-12Person

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,339 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Sail from La Lonja Marina in Palma aboard a catamaran limited to 10 to 12 people. You’ll get a welcome drink, homemade tapas, music, coastal views, and time to swim, snorkel, or paddleboard in a sheltered bay. Crew members such as Isaac, Linda, Stefan, and Federico have been praised for friendly service, but extra drinks cost more.

“This was a fun experience. Good food with complimentary cava. Crew was very nice. They provided floating devices and snorkeling equipment.”

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Barcelona: Unique Sunset Sailing Tour with Tapas & Open Bar - The Barcelona coastline from the water
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Barcelona: Unique Sunset Sailing Tour with Tapas & Open Bar

2.Unique Sunset Sailing Tour with Tapas & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 959 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Spend two hours on a 12-meter yacht from Port Olímpic, sailing past Barceloneta, Montjuïc, the W Hotel, Torre Glòries, and the Sagrada Família. You’ll get three Spanish tapas, light snacks, and an open bar with sangria, cava, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Skippers such as Cristobal and Louigi may invite you to steer.

“My husband and I ended up being the only ones who showed up because it was a little chilly. With the boat all to ourselves, it was a very personal and very romantic experience. Louigi was an excellent captain. We were able to communicate quite well despite any language bumps. It was a joy to learn more about him and his family.”

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Mallorca Catamaran Small Group Cruise with Tapas 4-hours - Sailing from Palma with room to relax
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Mallorca Catamaran Small Group Cruise with Tapas 4-hours

3.Mallorca Catamaran Small Group Cruise with Tapas 4-hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Meet skipper Helmut and bartender Nadine at D-Marin Palma Cuarentena for a four-hour catamaran trip along Mallorca’s coast. You’ll share homemade Spanish tapas, buy cocktails on board, swim and snorkel in clear water, and use SUP boards, floats, and snorkeling gear. The boat holds no more than 12 people, keeping the mood personal and easygoing.

“We really enjoyed this trip and would highly recommend it - loved the sailing ( thank you Helmut) and the delicious tapas and drinks - thank you Nadine :) The swim stop was great fun too!”

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Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas - Searching for Whales and Dolphins
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Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

4.Los Gigantes: Sailing Excursion with Swimming, Drink & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Set out from Puerto de Los Gigantes aboard the Sangría with a skipper and guide, then cruise beneath Tenerife’s red cliffs, search for pilot whales and dolphins, and stop to swim or snorkel. The small boat holds up to 10 people, with tapas, alcoholic or soft drinks, and Spanish, English, or French guidance included.

“Great tour, quite private boat with max. 10 people, nice guides, drinks and tapas at the end of the trip. We have managed to see a family of whales and had some snorkeling time next to Los Gigantes. We did not go into any bays or caves on our trip.”

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From Palma: Luxury Catamaran Group Tour with Tapas & Drinks - A four-hour rhythm of sailing, swimming, and snacks
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From Palma: Luxury Catamaran Group Tour with Tapas & Drinks

5.Luxury Catamaran Group Tour with Tapas & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 384 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Sail from La Lonja Marina on a polished catamaran with a skipper and host, usually in a small group of around 10 to 12 people. You get a welcome drink, homemade tapas, coastal views, and time to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or relax in a quiet bay. Named crew members have included Tilla, Linda, Mila, Monica, and Angel.

“The sailing tour was amazing! Although we didn’t have the best luck with the weather, we still had an exceptional afternoon. The staff was fantastic - both Linda and our driver were very professional and friendly. We truly appreciated their effort and hospitality. We will definitely come back!”

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Lagos: Ponta Piedade Sail & Caves Cruise w/Portuguese Tapas - Why Ponta da Piedade Works Best by Small Boat
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Lagos: Ponta Piedade Sail & Caves Cruise w/Portuguese Tapas

6.Ponta Piedade Sail & Caves Cruise w/Portuguese Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $38Best value

Sail from Lagos Marina toward Ponta da Piedade on a traditional Portuguese boat, then switch to a small boat for a close look at arches, caves, and rock towers. English and Portuguese guides, Portuguese tapas, swimming time, and sunbathing are included. The crew may include Luis, Chico, Martim, or Ricardo, depending on the departure.

“Great experience. Sailing, speedboating, jumping in the sea and magnificent caves. A lot of fun, and great value for money. The crew were just so nice.”

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Barcelona Unique Sunset Sailing Experience with Tapas & Open Bar - Live guitar or saxophone can change the mood
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Barcelona Unique Sunset Sailing Experience with Tapas & Open Bar

7.Barcelona Unique Sunset Sailing Experience with Tapas & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend about two hours sailing from Moll de Mestral along Barcelona’s coast, with views of the cathedral skyline and Nova Icaria Beach. Your skipper serves Spanish tapas, snacks, and alcoholic or soft drinks. Some departures feature a guitarist or saxophonist, and private and small-group options are available.

“We decided on this Sunset Cruise last minute and were happily surprised. Captain Marcello was a lot of fun and the sunset was lovely. If you are looking for something interesting to do in the evening I recommend this boat ride.”

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Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: Boat Tour with Tapas and Drinks - Pickup from San Agustín to Mogán
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Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: Boat Tour with Tapas and Drinks

8.Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: Boat Tour with Tapas and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 275 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Cruise Gran Canaria’s southwest coast aboard a comfortable yacht with a small group, hotel pickup, tapas, sangria, beer, snorkeling, and paddleboards included. Guides such as Pepe, Matt, Mohammed, Ronnie, and Suso have been praised for friendly service, while parasailing, jet skiing, and e-surfing cost extra.

“We had an amazing time today on the Panda Boat! Such a relaxing experience, would highly recommend it was definitely worth it! We felt like royalty, we got picked up from our hotel, got to choose from a selection of drinks on board, also the tapas which were served were lovely, such a good selection. We were even given goggles, snorkels, paddle boards to enjoy our swimming while we waited for lunch to be prepped! Staff were friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful! This has definitely been a highlight of our holiday 😊 Thank you so much!!!!”

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Can Pastilla: Sailboat Tour with Snorkeling, Tapas & Drinks - Boarding at Sant Antoni de la Platja
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Can Pastilla: Sailboat Tour with Snorkeling, Tapas & Drinks

9.Can Pastilla: Sailboat Tour with Snorkeling, Tapas & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 257 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Spend four hours aboard a comfortable sailboat with Captain Andres around Palma Bay. Stop near Cap Enderrocat and another scenic coastal point for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding, then enjoy tapas, water, and two included drinks. Shared trips are capped at 12, with private groups available.

“Andres was fantastic. The entire trip was just awesome. Great boat, wonderful food. It was the highlight of our trip.”

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Alcudia: Sailing Yacht Excursion with Wine & Tapas - What Cap de Formentor looks like from the water
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Alcudia: Sailing Yacht Excursion with Wine & Tapas

10.Alcudia: Sailing Yacht Excursion with Wine & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 236 reviews · 4 hours · from $147

Spend four hours aboard a 14-meter yacht with skipper Jörn and the Romantic Sailing Mallorca crew. Sail from the Bay of Pollença toward Cap de Formentor, stop at Cala en Gossalba for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and homemade tapas, then take the helm if conditions allow. Wine, beer, soft drinks, photos, and gear are included.

“Es war das perfekte Geburtstagsgeschenk für meinen Mann. Die Zeit war rundum gelungen. Vielen Dank an dieser Stelle an Jörn, dessen Art als Guide und Käpten den Tag zu einem tollen Erlebnis für uns gemacht hat :)”

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DINOSAUR ADVENTURE CRUISE - With Beachside Tapas and Cocktails - Dampier Creek brings wildlife and a slower pace
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DINOSAUR ADVENTURE CRUISE – With Beachside Tapas and Cocktails

11.DINOSAUR ADVENTURE CRUISE – With Beachside Tapas and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $178

Spend about six hours exploring Broome’s dinosaur trackways, cruising Dampier Creek, and eating well by the water. Guides Bec and Myles lead the educational side, while the wider team handles transfers, drinks, and food. Expect wildlife, dramatic coastal scenery, wet feet getting on the boat, and a maximum group size of 30.

“The enthusiasm of the tour operators for the landscape and prehistoric features was infectious It was an exceedingly enjoyable tour experience with great information food and scenery.”

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Private sailing with Paella and Tapas in Palma - Paella, tapas, and the real food decision
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Private sailing with Paella and Tapas in Palma

12.Private sailing with Paella and Tapas in Palma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Palma with a professional skipper such as Gustavo, Eduardo, Sarah, or Eddie. Over four hours, you can admire Palma Cathedral and mountain views, stop to swim, snorkel, and paddleboard, then add paella, tapas, and drinks cooked or served aboard. The private boat suits groups of up to seven.

“Sailing on the Gambitero was so much fun. The water was so clear and clean. We swam, snorkeled and did standup paddle boarding. Captain Eddie and crew were awesome. Wish we did a full day instead of half. The marina was close walking distance from the Virgin Voyages cruise port we arrived in. Definitely would recommend this excursion to anyone.”

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Barcelona: Sailing Tour with Tapas, Drinks and Swim Stop - Sailing past Barceloneta Beach
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Barcelona: Sailing Tour with Tapas, Drinks and Swim Stop

13.Sailing Tour with Tapas, Drinks and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · from $53

Meet your English-speaking skipper at Port Vell for a relaxed two-hour sail past Barceloneta and the America’s Cup harbor. Enjoy pinchos, cold cuts, wine, cava, or beer, then swim if conditions allow. Guides such as Ivy, Maria, Molly, and Connor may invite you to help steer.

“Absolutely loved our boat trip! Both guides were lovely, helpful and couldn’t have done more for us. Constant flow of drinks and tapas style food which wasn’t the best but fine for a snack. The swim stop was incredible! Would absolutely recommend and would rebook if I’m lucky enough to return to Barcelona”

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Full Day, Half Day, or Sunset Sailing Cruise with Tapas & Drinks - Swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding from the boat
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Full Day, Half Day, or Sunset Sailing Cruise with Tapas & Drinks

14.Full Day, Half Day, or Sunset Sailing Cruise with Tapas & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151

Join Captain Bryce and host Karin for a four-hour sailing cruise from Palma, limited to a small group. Sail along the coast, stop to swim, snorkel, or paddle, and enjoy tapas, soft drinks, water, and alcoholic beverages. Sunset trips last three hours, and private sailings are available for families with young children.

“This was one of our favorite things we did in Mallorca. We stopped to swim, snorkel & paddle board. Learned a lot about Mallorca. Drinks and tapas were provided. Highly recommend!!”

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Tenerife: Shared Yacht Cruise with Champagne and Tapas - The first 45 minutes: coast, wildlife, and a glass in hand
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Tenerife: Shared Yacht Cruise with Champagne and Tapas

15.Shared Yacht Cruise with Champagne and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Join captain Juan, Maxi, Martina, or another English- or Spanish-speaking crew member aboard a Beneteau Antares 42 from Puerto Colón. This three-hour cruise combines champagne, Spanish tapas, dolphin and whale watching, a La Caleta swim stop, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and sea scooters for up to 10 people.

“Really fantastic luxury boat trip. The captain Maxi and guide Juan were amazing. The service and whole trip was five star. If any improvement can me made, I would suggest having more vegetation sandwiches or wraps instead of just ham. We will do another trip again!”

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